The Dublin Cycling Campaign is an independent, voluntary lobby group that has been working to improve the city for all cyclists for over a decade and a half.
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Cycling Advice
Cycling is a great, safe and healthy way to get around Dublin but sometimes you may come across a problem, look no further!
Below are some tips on commonly raised subjects.
Bike Theft
How to avoid having your bike stolen and what to do if you are unfortunate enough to have it happen to you.
More on bike security and locks …
Pot Holes
Pot Holes are a uncomfortable for cyclists but can also be dangerous.
You can contact the city council to report a pot hole
More info here…
Illegal Parking
Illegally parked cars can pose a danger to cyclists. The best thing to do is to call the clampers to deal with them.
More..
Dangerous overtaking
Recently we have been highlighting dangerous overtaking, this is where a vehicle passes to closely to a cyclist.
Find out more and what to do if it happens to you..
Street Lighting
Badly lit streets can be dangerous for cyclists, make sure to report any missing lights.
Who to contact in the council if you notice street lights are out..
Bike Maintenance
Looking after your bike can be easier than you might think. Last year National Bike Week produced useful videos on bike maintenance. There are 6 videos covering, basic bike maintenance, replacing a cable, replacing brake blocks, fixing a chain jam, find a puncture and fixing a puncture.
See the videos here..
There are also detailed maintenance / repair videos at The Bicycle Tutor
Cycle Training
If your new to cycling or just been out of the saddle for a while and would like to brush up on your skills Rothar offers cycle training classes. Anne who runs the classes, is an accredited instructor and will guide you through the different steps for a safe and confident cycling in Dublin. Contact Rothar for more info and prices.
Journey Planners
Sometimes it's surprising how pleasant a route you can find to your destination, with a bit of research. Here we think is a good route planner for Dublin (it's based in Germany but covers many cities)
Government Bike Scheme
On 1 January 2009 a new government scheme to encourage people to cycle to work came into force. This site give info on the scheme.
